CVE-2019-1208: Microsoft Windows VBScript Array Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2019
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Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, aka 'VBScript Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1236.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft Windows. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the Filter and Join functions in VBScript. By performing actions in VBScript, an attacker can cause a pointer to be reused after it has been freed. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

20 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 11, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Apr 1, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:16 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1208?

CVE-2019-1208 has a critical severity rating as it allows for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-1208?

To fix CVE-2019-1208, you should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2019-1208?

CVE-2019-1208 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.

4

Can CVE-2019-1208 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-1208 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is Windows 10 vulnerable to CVE-2019-1208?

No, Windows 10 and its various versions are not vulnerable to CVE-2019-1208.

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